Drive or Fly: Harrisburg, PA to North Braddock, PA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MDT–PIT. At 189 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 46m

Distance

189.7 mi

Total Cost

$77

CO2

77 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$42

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 4m

19m in the air

Air Distance

156 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

40 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Harrisburg, PA → MDT 13m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PIT → North Braddock, PA 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Harrisburg, PA MDT — Harrisburg International Airport 9 mi, ~13m drive

North Braddock, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 22 mi, ~32m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MDT and PIT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

6h 32m

5h 29m on rail

Total Cost

$33

CO2

10 kg

Route

Pennsylvanian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Harrisburg, PA → Harrisburg 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 329m

Arrival 10m

Pittsburgh Amtrak Station → North Braddock, PA 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $33) $33

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Harrisburg 1 mi, ~10m drive

To Pittsburgh Amtrak Station 9 mi, ~13m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 33m

3h 45m on road

Total Cost

$18

CO2

10 kg

Route

Greyhound US0430

Door-to-Door Timeline

Harrisburg, PA → Harrisburg Bus Station (HBG6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 225m

Arrival 10m

Pittsburgh Intermodal Station (PGH6) → North Braddock, PA 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $18) $18

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From HBG6 — Harrisburg Bus Station 1 mi, ~10m drive

To PGH6 — Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 9 mi, ~13m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 46m	3h 4m	6h 32m	4h 33m
Total cost (1 person)	$77	$126	$33	$18
Carbon footprint	77 kg CO₂	40 kg CO₂	10 kg CO₂	10 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

189.7 mi 3h 45m

via I 76; PATP, US 30, US 11; US 15

Alternative (+43 min)

211.3 mi 4h 29m

via I 76; PATP, US 22, I 99; US 220

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Harrisburg, PA to North Braddock, PA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.